Is Airline Park safe?
Metairie, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Airline Park as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Airline Park
“Go. Airline Park is a very safe, quiet, middle-class suburban enclave in Metairie. While it lacks major tourist landmarks, visitors staying nearby or dining along the perimeter corridors will encounter minimal crime and a calm, family-oriented neighborhood environment.”
About the area
Airline Park is an established suburban neighborhood in Jefferson Parish, characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, tidy lawns, and neighborhood parks. It sits conveniently between the commercial hubs of Airline Drive and West Metairie Avenue, offering a peaceful residential retreat just minutes from New Orleans.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Airline Park
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate area; cycling is generally restricted to low-stress residential streets as major thoroughfares lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the greater New Orleans metro average
- High homeownership rate and stable residential population with well-kept properties
- Quiet neighborhood streets suitable for morning jogging and daytime walking
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle burglaries occasionally occur along commercial borders like Airline Drive
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited sidewalks on some interior blocks
- Heavy commuter traffic and intersection congestion on bordering thoroughfares like David Drive
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential blocks of Airline Park, though occasional panhandling may be observed at major intersections along Airline Drive.
What Airline Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright, with residents walking dogs and low traffic on interior neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential, though perimeter arterials like David Drive and Airline Drive see busy commercial traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for neighborhood walks, with minimal activity outside of local dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet streets; generally safe, though standard suburban vehicle-locking precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Jefferson Transit (JeT), with bus routes running along Airline Drive (Route E2) and Veterans/West Metairie connecting toward Kenner and New Orleans; there is no passenger rail service.
Street parking is free, abundant, and straightforward throughout residential streets, and commercial strip malls offer ample free surface lots.
Things to do in Airline Park
- Relax or let kids play at Mike Miley Playground and Golden Age Center on West Metairie Avenue
- Sample classic Louisiana po'boys and seafood at neighborhood-adjacent eateries along Airline Drive
- Take a short drive over to Lafreniere Park for walking trails, birdwatching, and green space
Local favorites
- Short Stop Poboys · Po' Boy Restaurant · 4.6★ (3450)A legendary Jefferson Parish counter-serve spot known for overstuffed roast beef and fried seafood po'boys.
- Parrans Poboys & Restaurant · Cajun & Creole Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Longstanding casual eatery serving massive seafood platters, muffulettas, and traditional local fare.
- Acadian Bakers · Bakery · 4.7★ (280)Beloved neighborhood bakery famous for King Cakes, custom pastries, and morning sweets.
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Common questions about Airline Park
Is Airline Park safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Airline Park a good place to live?
On safety, Airline Park scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Airline Park?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Airline Park are safer?
Airline Park scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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